1973 St.Helena 25 Pence (crown) in case

1973 St.Helena copper nickel 25 Pence in perspex case.Mintage of 100000.Even though this is a non circulating commemorative issue,the coin does show some marks etc.The case also shows some marks/scratches.Sold as is.

Since 1657, the British East India Company had received the rights to govern the island. But in early 1673, the Dutch attacked Saint Helena and occupied it for a few months. The British East India Company retook the island in May and a new Charter was given by Charles II of England that granted the island free title. So 1673 is neither discovery nor anniversary of British presence on the island, but a milestone in its history and in the Dutch-British competition for trade.

Commemorative issue

Tercentenary of restored British Rule

Obverse

Crowned bust right, legend around

Script: Latin

Lettering: ELIZABETH THE SECOND

Engraver: 

Reverse

A ship sailing to the right between two islets, legend around, value below. The ship bears the flag of the British East India Company on the stern.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ST. HELENA · TERCENTENARY
25
pence
1673 1973

Engraver: Leslie Durbin

Edge

Reeded

Mint

, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)

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